Vauxhall Monterey Recall R/2004/106: Possibility Of Inner Throttle Cable Sticking, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 1,047
- vehicles in the UK
- 04C34
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Monterey vehicles built between 1 June 1992 and 1 June 1995. Due to moisture and dust ingress the inner throttle cable may stick. The dealer will replace the throttle cable end cover or the cable assembly as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to moisture and dust ingress the inner throttle cable may stick.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF INNER THROTTLE CABLE STICKING Defect: Due to moisture and dust ingress the inner throttle cable may stick. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the throttle cable end cover or the cable assembly as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of inner throttle cable sticking.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the throttle cable end cover or the cable assembly as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Monterey built between 1 June 1992 and 1 June 1995 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,047 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Vauxhall, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
- Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 04C34 or the DVSA reference R/2004/106. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MontereyEngine speed may increase unintentionally | Low | R/2011/143 | |
| MontereyAuxiliary heater harness connector could over heat | Urgent | R/2004/176 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2004/062 on 22 Apr 2004, for fixing bolts of the rear seat belt may not have been torqued according to specification. The one launched after it was R/2004/148 on 5 Nov 2004, for rear exhaust pipe may move backwards slipping off the front pipe. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/106, launched 7 September 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.